Winter is coming. (But not in a threatening, Game of Thrones-y kind of way.) So this week on Unpacked, AFAR’s mighty destination team is helping you prepare. We talk dreamy winter destinations, how to repurpose winter gear, the best time to fly during the holidays, and so much more.Meet this week’s guests<ul>
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<a href="https://www.mark-ellwood.com/">Mark Ellwood</a>, freelance travel writer</li>
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<a href="https://www.afar.com/authors/chloe-arrojado">Chloe Arrojado</a>, associate destinations editor</li>
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<a href="https://www.afar.com/authors/tim-chester">Tim Chester</a>, deputy destinations editor</li>
</ul>Resources<ul>
<li>Read this episode’s <a href="https://www.afar.com/unpacked/podcasts/s2-e34-where-to-go-winter-2024">show notes</a>, including a full transcript of the episode.</li>
<li>Explore our ideas for <a href="https://www.afar.com/magazine/10-best-places-to-go-in-november">where to go in November</a>. </li>
<li>And explore our ideas for <a href="https://www.afar.com/magazine/10-best-places-to-go-in-december">where to go in December</a>.</li>
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Unpacked Returns: A Bigger, Brighter World Awaits

Unpacked by Afar is your weekly guide to where to go, how to travel, and everything worth unpacking in between. Each week, host Aislyn Greene and the Afar team travel the world and dig into the big questions behind every great trip, from the best new hotels and national parks to traveling more responsibly. Some weeks we follow a story through music, food, and culture. Others we tackle a tricky topic, share our favorite destinations, or help you plan where to go next. Because the travel world is complicated. We're here to help you unpack it.